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clay

[kley] / kleɪ /


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Since that news, Graham has posted photos of himself shooting clay and doing other community events in South Carolina, and he has threatened sanctions against Spain.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

The tile industry developed in Gujarat due to the availability of clay and good transport connections, but it relies on overseas energy to fire.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Pupils from years 11 to 13 at Sevenoaks School help to make ceramics and creative clay items in workshops run by the Hospice in the Weald in Pembury.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

She hosts monthly arts and crafts workshops including activities like scrapbooking, punch needle embroidery and clay art.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

They dug a shaft downward and then sideways in the tough clay.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer